Patterns in Beaded Aprons of Cenderawasih (Geelvink) Bay – Symbols of Cultural Beliefs by Professor Peter McCabe, University of Adelaide Aprons of varying styles have traditionally been worn throughout New Guinea, especially for festive occasions, but the aprons of Cenderawasih Bay (formerly … [Read more...]

by Shiva Lynn Burgos I have recently been on an expedition of discovery into the rites, rituals and arts of the Kwoma people of Mariwai village, Papua New Guinea. The Kwoma inhabit a group of villages in the Washkuk Hills and along the Sanchi River, which flows into the Sepik River. The total … [Read more...]